Pampered by my three brothers: the return of the neglected heiress

353 What a gentleman

The dinner started quietly, with only a few exchanges between Zoren and Patricia. It wasn't until they were in the middle of the meal that the conversation picked up.

"I see..." Zoren nodded. "So you had your own boutique?"

"Yes," Patricia replied with a proud grin. "And all of them were my designs."

During their first meeting, all they had talked about was something... trivial. More like general stories about themselves and a little bit about the past. Now, they were delving deeper into each other's backgrounds-like a real date. supported my b

"So far, everything is great!" she continued. "Some of my friends and even promoted it, even though I never asked them to do that."

"Oh?" Zoren nodded in understanding. "You have nice friends."

Nice? Patricia almost sneered at the thought.

"We just support each other," she said with a smile. "That's what friends are for"

Zoren nodded, twirling his wine slightly. "And your brother? Has he not supported you? You didn't mention him in your story."

"Renren, why would I want my brother to meddle with my business?" she pouted. "My brother already has a lot on his plate. Moreover, I want to excel as an individual and not rely on my family's success!" 1

"Oh..." His smile stretched with satisfaction, which didn't escape her notice.

"My b

is dealing with a lot of troublesome bullies in the business industry," she added with

hint of sadness in her voice. "So, I don't want to burden

her, he would have vomited blood. Everyone knew how Patricia blamed her brother for her unsuccessful business ventures and always lashed

I would've called your shop for a few suits, Zoren remarked. "I feel bad that I didn't

didn't tell you about it at first. I didn't want to overwhelm you with

"Mhm."

Renren... I did mention my brother and some troublemakers..." she trailed off to study his reaction.

sighing deeply. "I'm not telling you this for any other reason, but because I'm a little upset about it. My brother has been doing business fair and square,

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business day and

eyes up at him. "That's why I am working hard in my chosen field, because if this continues, our family might... her voice cracked as a thin layer of tears coated her eyes. She sniffed hard and

"It just makes me sad that such cruel people exist. But

gaze on her, watching her reach out for

"Hmm?"

he clarified.

only mentioned this because you're an important person in my heart. I'm simply venting." Patricia raised her chin and grinned. "I'm just venting, Renren, she repeated. "You don't have to do

"It's not like I will meddle directly, but if Pierson Corporation is associated

in surprise, holding her breath in

then how about Zoren Pierson backing up the Miller family? Would that be enough protection for you and your family? It'll surely repel flics." "Renren... Her heart softened with appreciation, and at the same time, with elation.

almost made her laugh. Surely, getting this gig was the best decision she had made in her entire

out, her

"Yes."

favor. Never mind, Renren. I simply told you because it was upsetting for me, but I didn't want you to think I was using you." Zoren shook his head. "You being here is enough